Job Description

Summary
The primary role of the Support & Recovery Advocate (SRA) is to provide in-home living support to KIM clients with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in their home and in the community. The SRA will strive to motivate and encourage clients personal growth and aid them with following their therapist’s Treatment Plan to help the clients transition out of the Community Protection (CP) program and gain personal independence.

Salary

$19.50 - $20.50 hourly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• You must work a minimum of 2 shifts per week.
• You must work a mandatory on-call weekend once a month. 
• Help clients with useful emotional and behavioral regulation techniques as outlines in their individual plans.
• Help clients achieve their personal and program goals and evaluate the goals completions and denials.
• Assist with client money management such as petty cash, receipts, checkbook and EBT’s.
• Assist clients with daily hygiene as outlined in their individual care plans, including personal care such as brushing teeth, bathing, hair washing, toileting, and more.
• Administer correct medications to clients and document the activity accordingly, including nurse delegated tasks.
• Transport clients to and from all activities and appointments and/or arrange transportation services as appropriate.
• Complete all daily/weekly/monthly forms, reports, and data sheets.
• Supervise clients’ daily activities and living conditions to ensure adequate health and safety.
• Assist clients with cooking and eating daily meals, and grocery shopping.

All training required for this position is paid and will be provided by KIM

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• None required

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent (required)
• Intermediate experience with supporting living, preferably with individuals developmentally or otherwise disabled adults.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Criminal background check cleared before working alone unsupervised with the clients.
• Valid driver’s license or State ID.
• Ability to follow instructions, organize and set priorities.
• Outstanding communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension.
• Being able to engage in critical thinking.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance 
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick-Time
• Employee Assistance Plan

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